Leakage Technician

Ardour Associates Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility services company is seeking a Leakage Technician in South West England. The role offers a salary of £32,000 to £36,000 PA, plus vehicle and equipment. Responsibilities include detecting leaks, liaising with teams, and collecting data. Candidates should possess experience in leakage detection and a clean driving licence. Benefits include training and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Full training and ongoing development

PPE and equipment provided

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leakage detection or similar utility work.
• Full UK driving licence (clean or minimal points).
• Good level of physical fitness for outdoor work.
• Basic understanding of water network operations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out leakage detection using various techniques.
• Investigate and pinpoint leaks on mains and supply pipes.
• Liaise with teams for timely resolution of issues.
• Collect and record accurate field data.
• Promote health and safety practices.

Skills

Experience in leakage detection

Confident using detection equipment

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Leakage Detection

NRSWA Streetworks certification

Water hygiene and SHEA water card

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Leakage Technician

Location: South West England - Devon/Cornwall

Salary: £32,000 PA - £36,000 PA

+Van, PPE, Tools & Bonus

Will offer accommodation if needed

Responsibilities

• Carry out active leakage detection using various techniques including acoustic listening sticks, correlators, ground microphones, and noise loggers.
• Investigate and pinpoint suspected leaks on both public water mains and customer supply pipes.
• Liaise with network control, repair teams, and customer services to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Collect and record accurate field data, including GIS locations, leak details, and asset condition.
• Support field surveys and assessments as part of planned or reactive maintenance activities.
• Promote health and safety best practices at all times and ensure compliance with company procedures.

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience in leakage detection or similar field-based utility work.
• Full UK driving licence (clean or minimal points).
• Confident using leakage detection equipment and mobile handheld technology.
• Good level of physical fitness - the role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 in Leakage Detection (or equivalent qualification).
• NRSWA Streetworks certification.
• Water hygiene and SHEA water card.
• Basic understanding of water network operation and asset infrastructure.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• PPE and equipment provided.
• Pension scheme and other employee benefits.

Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.